Tag: emergency situations

These videos aim to show (instead of just tell) young kids what they need to do to be safe during emergency situations.

The Philippines is one of the countries most prone to typhoons and flooding, earthquakes, and fires. When disasterstrikes, it’s instinct for parents to protect their children. However, no one knows exactly when these would happen — what if they’re in school during

Trips to the hospital can be scary, especially when it's our kids who are undergoing a procedure. There are ways to deal with the stress that comes with these situations.

It was a typical Tuesday night, and my husband was still working night shifts at his previous job. My then 1-year-old daughter Meghan and I were at home, all set for bedtime. As she was enjoying the last few minutes of her

As of this writing, four notable earthquakes have rocked various parts of the country since Monday, April 22, 2019, according to multiple news reports. The first was a magnitude 6.1 earthquake that was felt at various intensities in different parts of Luzon.

These essentials will help keep your little ones safe in case of a disaster.

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake rocked parts of Luzon yesterday, April 22, 2019, with up to 4 and 5 intensity levels felt in different cities in Metro Manila, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The center of the quake

Someone who’s had a cardiac arrest will suddenly collapse on the floor, stop breathing and have no pulse. And cardiac arrests do happen to children, not just grown-ups. So, in its recently released guidelines, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is encouraging

For anything that worries you about your child's health, don't hesitate to seek immediate medical attention

Sometimes it can be hard to tell what warrants a trip to the emergency room especially when you are a first-time parent. Moms like Neri Naig wants to be safer than sorry, so she doesn't care if she gets labeled as an “OA

If you have a pack of cotton buds at home, check the packaging. Most will have a warning on the label stating that the cotton buds should not be inserted into the ear canal. This warning often goes unnoticed and unheeded because

It started as a minor injury that quickly became a tragedy for this family.

Mere days after falling off his bike, an 8-year-old died from a severely infected cut on his leg that was caused by a rare “flesh-eating” bacteria. People reported that Sara Hebard’s son Liam was riding his bike in the driveway of the family's home in Oregon,

Mayon Volcano, the most active volcano in the Philippines, is making its presence felt, and it looks like we will continue to see it in action in the days to come. It has caught the country by surprise with the intensity of

A child with a fever can be a scary experience for first-time parents. But Dr. Luis P. Gatmaitan, a medical doctor and children's author, reminds parents not to panic. “Remember that every person in the world has experienced having a fever. Slight elevation

Abdomnial pain or stomach aches are common and usually nothing serious, according to HealthyChildren, the parenting health resource site of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Your child might be experiencing it because she swallowed too much air when crying, she has

It can be difficult to tell if the symptoms are caused by asthma especially in small kids.

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Take note of these symptoms and take swift action when you spot them in your child.

Bumps to the head, falling from a height, broken bones, and loss of conciousness are just a few of the situations when you know that your child needs immediate medical care. Some symptoms and cases, however, are more subtle and can go

Emergencies don’t choose a time or place so you need to prepare every family member.

An explosion, believed to be a terror attack, has killed at least 22 people and injured almost 60 others in Manchester Arena, England where Ariana Grande performed at a concert. Childre were among those killed and injured. Authorities said a suicide bomber most

When your kids are in school, away from your watchful eye, make sure they know how to stay safe with these eight important tips.

Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski is making disaster preparedness a family affair. With a series of strong earthquakes jolting a number of Philippine provinces recently, including Batangas, Davao Oriental, and Lanao del Sur, the mom of three said that they will need to "update" their

A burning hot fever in your child can get you bolting out the door to the hospital. Watch out for these other symptoms.

There may be symptoms and ailments you’ve seen quite a few times in your child already like a runny nose or a minor stomach ache. These usually don’t call for a trip to the emergency room or a frantic call to a

A recent bomb scare warrants a reminder to all that preparedness is key. Plus Ateneo campus declared safe.

Photo from ateneo.edu (used for illustration purposes only)Next to our home, school is the place our children spend the longest time in. We, parents, trust that aside from it being an institution that champions learning, it is also a safe and secure environment for

Being reactive and resilient when disaster strikes is in the Pinoy blood, but with these disasters getting more dangerous and devastating year after year, it’s better to be prepared before disaster strikes. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), in partnership

It's never too late to learn! These skills could spell the difference between life and death for your loved ones.

Image from pregnantmilkgallery.comIn a city which seems to have everything we need in life, it's easy for busy moms and dads to take some skills for granted, not realizing that such skills could spell the difference between life and death in an

Giving your children a crash course on first aid can make all the difference in life-and-death situations.

As many precautions as we may take, some emergencies are unavoidable. Teaching young children basic first-aid tips can go a long way in helping to ensure everyone can enjoy a safe, fun-filled summer.Amazingly, children seem to recover from minor injuries with the